Best Schools in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL has a total of 202 schools including 66 high schools, 29 middle schools and 92 elementary schools. A total of 108,504 students attend Sarasota, FL schools. On average, schools in Sarasota score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sarasota exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL has 66 high schools with 39,031 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sarasota score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sarasota meet expectations.
1. Suncoast Polytechnical High School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students
2. State College Of Florida Collegiate School
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Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 492 Students
3. Venice Senior High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
4. Riverview High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
5. Lakewood Ranch High School
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Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
6. Sarasota High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students
7. Lemon Bay High School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
8. Parrish Community High School
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Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
9. Braden River High School
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Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
10. North Port High School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL has 29 middle schools with 20,127 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sarasota score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sarasota greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sarasota Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
2. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Student Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
4. Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
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Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
5. Rowlett Middle Academy
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Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
6. Dr Mona Jain Middle School
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Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
7. Carlos E. Haile Middle School
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Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
8. Venice Middle School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
9. Brookside Middle School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
10. L. A. Ainger Middle School
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Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, FL has 92 elementary schools with 44,296 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sarasota score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sarasota exceed expectations.
1. Ashton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1046 Students
2. Palmetto Charter School
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Manatee • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students
3. Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
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Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
4. Gene Witt Elementary School
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Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
5. Robert Willis Elementary School
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Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
6. Southside Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
7. Phillippi Shores Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
8. Venice Elementary School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
9. Laurel Nokomis School
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Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1411 Students
10. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
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Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sarasota, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sarasota, FL has a total population of 833,716 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sarasota, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sarasota, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sarasota, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sarasota, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sarasota, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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